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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service San Joaquin Valley CA
329 PM PDT Wed Jul 2 2025
 

CAZ328>330-022300-
Kings Canyon NP CA-Grant Grove Area CA-Sequoia NP CA-
329 PM PDT Wed Jul 2 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTH CENTRAL TULARE AND EASTERN
FRESNO COUNTIES THROUGH 400 PM PDT...

At 329 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15
miles west of Onion Valley Campground, or 23 miles west of
Independence, moving west at 5 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around 
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is 
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Roaring River Ranger Station, Mitchell Meadow, Canyon View
Campground, and Moraine Campground.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

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LAT...LON 3682 11853 3671 11847 3660 11877 3675 11882
TIME...MOT...LOC 2229Z 072DEG 6KT 3671 11862 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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